A new year a new style?
Yes, and no.
Of course, in the antiques world, "everything old is new again," so what's hot and happening is actually old and established. That'll keep us on our toes!
But still, certain trends tick to the top and other things aren't as hot any more and we do all we can to keep up with that so that the shop is stocked with what you're looking for and plenty of … [Read more...]

With snow sweetly coating downtown Staunton with its pretty frosting it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here. That's especially true for our vendors, who have added some lovely antique and vintage Christmas decoration to their booths for you to discover and buy.
So I thought I'd offer you some ideas for giving your holiday decor an added vintage touch — and that old world feel — … [Read more...]

I'm so proud to announce the completion of my FREE downloadable e-book, A Guide to Antique Shopping in the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Region. I hope that if you're visiting us from places like Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, Richmond, or Roanoke — and beyond — that you'll find it useful to planning your trip to our area.
The Guide will give you quick insight into the distinctive … [Read more...]

In America, most of us live in a world of plenty. A world of more, better, faster! The 20th and 21st centuries have seen enormous changes and it often feels like it's never going to stop or slow down, even for a minute.
And I think that's one of the reasons that vintage and antique items endure. In a world of too much change, too fast, it's nice when some things simply remain the same.
So I … [Read more...]